Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in construction and mining equipment, Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader to join their Wheeled Product Engineering team in Decatur, IL. This role involves leading a technical team in the design and development of engine and cooling installations for Off-Highway Trucks and Wheel Tractor Scrapers. Applicants should possess a degree in Engineering and demonstrated expertise in product design, project management, and troubleshooting complex technical problems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Incentive bonus plan

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in complex system design.
• Ability to manage local and international engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in design and development of installations.
• Coordinate quality improvement efforts for Large Wheel Loaders/Wheel Dozers.
• Collaborate with Product and Factory teams to establish priorities.

Skills

Product Design and Development

Technical Excellence

Project Management

Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Materials Science

Tools

ProE/Creo Design

Teamcenter

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don'tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary:

Wheeled Product Engineering (WPE) takes pride in developing machine subsystems for Caterpillar’s Wheeled Mining products. With development teams and assembly facilities spread across the globe, the organization presents an amazing opportunity to develop your career and expand your knowledge – technically and culturally! As an Engineering Project Team Leader on the WPE Engine/Power Installation & Cooling (E/PIC) team, you will be leading the team that is responsible for the design and development of engine & cooling installations for Off-Highway Trucks (OHT) and Wheel Tractor Scrapers (WTS). In this role, you will manage a team of engineers in the US while providing guidance to engineering partner organizations in the US and India. You will interact and develop strategies with both leaders in WPE and in the Product teams to ensure that Caterpillar OHT and WTS meet and exceed the future requirements of our customers. We have a fabulous team that is developing some of the most technologically advanced products in the industry and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of engineers in the United States and India, providing technical and developmental guidance in the design, development, and build of engine and cooling installations for Large Wheel Loaders/Wheel Dozer Compactors being assembled in three global facilities.
• Coach the team to develop their technical expertise.
• Work with management to coordinate resources from global engineering partners to ensure successful execution of projects.
• Coordinate the E/PIC quality improvement efforts for LWL/WDC. This includes guiding the team to develop interim and permanent improvements.
• Work with the WPE E/PIC Technical Expert and other team leads to develop “best practice” processes and tools to enable sustainable improvement and excellence in product development.
• Collaborate with Product and Factory teams to establish team and program priorities.

Education requirement:

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What skills you will have:

Product Design and Development:

• Extensive knowledge in relevant complex system and component design/development.
• Proficient in ProE/Creo Design and Teamcenter.
• Proficient in Engine Installation &/or Cooling design, familiar with machine design

Technical Excellence:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to be a self-starter with strong technical leadership skills.
• Knowledgeable in industry standards related to construction and mining machine design along with engine/cooling regulations.
• Caterpillar or Large Construction OEM design knowledge.

Project Management:

• Capability to manage a local and international team of engineers to design and develop technical systems.
• Good interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills to work with product, system, and component teams.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets for engineering projects.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems:

• Ability to troubleshoot root cause for complicated technical problems.
• Capable of identifying multiple solutions and selecting the best option to meet customer requirements.

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Decatur, IL.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require 10% travel.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

May 28, 2025 - June 10, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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